Evaluating Premise And Conclusion

Worksheet Description

The “Logical Fallacy” worksheet is an educational resource aimed at improving students’ critical thinking skills by analyzing arguments for common reasoning errors. The worksheet is designed with a header for the student’s name, followed by a cartoon depiction of a thinker, which symbolizes the analytical nature of the task.

The worksheet consists of four sets of premises and conclusions. Students are tasked with analyzing each set to determine whether the conclusions logically follow from the premises provided. For example, the worksheet suggests that because Jean is an artist and most artists are good at drawing, Jean must be good at drawing. Students must write an analysis for each scenario, explaining whether the conclusion is a logical result of the premises or if a logical fallacy is present. This exercise helps students understand and identify various logical fallacies, such as hasty generalizations or false equivalencies, enhancing their ability to construct and deconstruct arguments effectively. Through this worksheet, students will develop the ability to think more logically and critically when presented with everyday assertions and arguments.